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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,560.32, 668,681.33 and 266,767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,560.32, 668,681.33 and 266,767.18 is: 368,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,560.32 : 668,681.33 = 266,767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,560.32/668,681.33 = 266,767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,560.32x = 668,681.33 × 266,767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,560.32x = 178,382,229,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,382,229,717.21/484,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,132.15

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